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Afghanistan and Kyrgyzstan Afghanistan and Kyrgyzstan
Afghan President Hamid Karzai has threatened to join the Taliban! What is going on? Journalist and Islamic Scholar Zafar Bangash comments on the recent going-ons in Afghanistan, and also the turmoil in Kyrgyzstan, where the U.S. has a military air ba
Canada and Israel: Building Apartheid Canada and Israel: Building Apartheid
We interview Canadian author and activist Yves Engler about his new book on 'Canada and Israel: Building Apartheid,' and have an interesting discussion about diplomat Robert Fowler's recent comments about Israel.
Ishmael Reed, Moscow bomber, Quebec veil, and more Ishmael Reed, Moscow bomber, Quebec veil, and more
Peter and Phil Taylor discuss Ishmael's Reed upcoming visit to Toronto to launch his new book 'Barack Obama and the Jim Crow Media.'
Hamilton Taxi Talk #3 Hamilton Taxi Talk #3
Peter joins four panelists by phone for the third episode of Hamilton Taxi Talk
Hamilton Taxi Talk #2 Hamilton Taxi Talk #2
Peter joins Bajah and Ejaz by phone for the second episode of Hamilton Taxi Talk.
Supporting Locked-out Steel Workers Supporting Locked-out Steel Workers
We interview USW Local 8782 President Bill Ferguson about upcoming actions to protect workers and benefits 1 year since U.S. Steel began layoffs of Steelworkers at the Lake Erie Works in Nanticoke.
The Canadian Media and the Haitian Earthquake The Canadian Media and the Haitian Earthquake
Canada Haiti Action Network activist and researcher Kevin Skerrett comments on the manner in which the Canadian media portrayed our country's response to the Haitian earthquake.
South Africa and Israeli Apartheid South Africa and Israeli Apartheid
We interview South African anti-Apartheid activist Prof. Farid Esack, who is speaking at McMaster, about his opinion of Israel Apartheid Week and his view on comparisons between Israel and South Africa.
Iran nuclear charge is groundless Iran nuclear charge is groundless
Stephen Gowans takes on the issues of Iran's nuclear program, looking at media distortions of the issue, and other issues such as Iran's elections.
Investigating the Plane Crash in Rwanda, 1994 Investigating the Plane Crash in Rwanda, 1994
International war crimes investigator and CIUT radio host Phil Taylor brings us the latest on the controversy over the investigation of the plane crash that led to the events of 1994 in Rwanda.
Zafar Bangash on War in Pakistan Zafar Bangash on War in Pakistan
We interview Islamic scholar and journalist Zafar Bangash on Media Myths - from Iran to Pakistan - and the growing American presence in Pakistan.
Hamilton Taxi Talk Hamilton Taxi Talk
Peter interviews the leaders of the organizing effort for the Ontario Taxi Workers' Union at Hamilton Cab. They discuss the organizing drive, the struggle to implement safety measures, and other issues.
Hamilton Taxi Unionization Hamilton Taxi Unionization
We interview Ejaz Butt from the Cab Drivers' Welfare Association about the drive to unionize taxi drivers in Hamilton.
Phil Wilayto on his Iran Myths Lecture Phil Wilayto on his Iran Myths Lecture
We interview Phil Wilayto about the rebooking of an expanded event in Hamilton, his upcoming 'Media Myths on Iran' lecture, his book 'In Defense of Iran,' his tour of Iran, and combining jobs and social justice organizing with U.S. anti-war activism.
Problems with Aid to Haiti Problems with Aid to Haiti
Yves Engler explains some problems with the provision of aid to Haiti, as well as the best avenues for donation.
No Prorogue Rally No Prorogue Rally
We interview Shilo Davis, co-ordinator of the Hamilton rally for Canadians Against Proroguing Parliament, about the rally scheduled for January 23.
Dr. Gilbert and the Bombing of Gaza Dr. Gilbert and the Bombing of Gaza
We interview Dr. Mads Gilbert, one of only two physicians allowed into Gaza during 'Operation Cast Lead' in 2008. We speak with him in Norway, in preparation for his cross-Canada tour, about his unique experiences.
Embedded Journalism in Afghanistan Embedded Journalism in Afghanistan
We interview Canadian author, activist, and journalist Yves Engler on the nature of embedded reporting in Afghanistan, as well as the militarization of the Olympics happening in Canada.
Focus on Somalia Focus on Somalia
With the global attention turning increasingly to Africa, Peter interviews Abdi Dersh from the Somali Diaspora Alliance on Somalia's history, why it became the way it is today.
Harper's Proroguing of Parliament Harper's Proroguing of Parliament
Peter interviews Walid Khogali from Citizens for Democracy about Harper's decision to prorogue Parliament.
